(Dublin, Ohio) – Dublin City Council has approved $292,500 in 2027 Hotel/Motel Tax Grants for 21 organizations supporting events and initiatives that enhance Dublin’s visitor experience, support local businesses and contribute to the community.
Grant recipients include the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO), Club Ohio Soccer, Arthritis Foundation, Federation of Asian Indian Association of Central Ohio, The Ohio State University Foundation, One Dublin and other organizations. The grants support projects and events that bring people to Dublin and generate economic and community benefits.
The Hotel/Motel Tax Grant generates funds from a 6% tax on all overnight stays within Dublin city limits. Annually, City Council budgets 6.5% of the previous year’s hotel/motel tax revenue to return funding to community organizations with planned projects that reflect the community’s goals and values.
Funding priorities include projects that generate overnight stays in Dublin hotels; encourage support of Dublin businesses, restaurants and attractions; reach a broad audience and enhance or improve the community. The recommended funding allocations align with the City’s Community Events Roadmap and the City’s strategic goals.
“Visitors play an important role in Dublin’s local economy, and these grants help create even more reasons for people to visit and experience our community,” says Chief Finance Officer/Director of Finance Matt Rubino. “By supporting events and organizations that bring people to Dublin, we’re strengthening our tourism economy while creating meaningful benefits for local businesses and residents.”
Following Finance Committee recommendations, Council approved the grants at its Nov. 9, 2026, meeting.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
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